Two years ago today a miracle happened. In a hot, crowded room in Southern China, a woman called out Reynolds. Two nervous people moved to the front of the chaos. A woman entered the room carrying a beautiful little boy. The boy was wearing black sandals, black and white striped pants and an orange shirt sent to him in a care package from the other side of the world.
The woman handed the little boy to the nervous mother. The father showed the official paperwork saying that China was giving us the best gift in the world... one if it's precious children.
The mother kissed the quiet and confused little boy on the cheek. The boy responded by purposefully and deliberately wiping the kiss away. Who knew this was the first clue to a very entertaining little person who would fill our lives with love and laughter.
In the years before our adventure to bring home our son we never could have imagined traveling to the other side of the world. We never thought that our family would grow in such different and special ways.
James came to us through the miracle of medicine. Riley came to us through the miracle of adoption.
Life has handed us some of the most special blessings in the most special ways.
Riley was placed into our arms two years ago today. In some ways the time has flown by. In other ways it seems like it never really happened... the trip, the wait, the paperwork.. the ultimate suprise of a boy... it some ways it was the most natural thing in the world.
Jerry has commented many, many times over the years about a song that really sums up Riley for him. I agree... Sometimes I thank God, for unanswered prayers. Riley is our unanswered prayer. You see.. sometimes the things you pray for are not the things you need. Sometimes the plan is greater than the prayer.
Happy Forever Family Day!
Two years down... a lifetime to go.
Mary
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